Is Your Home Making You Sick? – with Jason Earle

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When spring cleaning your home, it might be good to think about inspecting it for mold. In this episode, I chat with Jason Earle, the CEO of the Got Mold? company. He suffered from childhood asthma, and other health issues throughout the years. He shares his story of discovering that his childhood home had mold, and describes the process of mold testing.

Many of us have hidden mold in our homes, especially those of us who live in damp, coastal or humid areas. Mold is very common in homes, especially in damp environments. Exposure to mold can trigger asthma in people who are allergic to the microbe, and is one of the top drivers of childhood asthma. It also can affect people with weakened immune systems, making them more susceptible to illness, and cause other health issues.

We talk about the basics of mold, common misconceptions, and how this fungus can affect our health. While mold is everywhere, without any ill effects, a proliferation of mold can wreak havoc on our health. Find out all about it and how to tell if your home may have too much of it. Mold grows where there is moisture, and treating the problem of moisture can help alleviate the issue. Find out how in this episode.